Turkey, Ottoman Empire. A Crete Campaign Medal, 1868-1869 Auction soiled inner lid lining

soiled inner lid lining

measuring 920 mm x 1

illustrating a machine gunner (AKA "Tommy") in a seated position behind the machine gun

Sickness caught up to Erwin again

the waist is lined with a wide band of cotton and has a maker label marked "HENRY SONNEBORN & CO

Turkey, Ottoman Empire. A Crete Campaign Medal, 1868-1869 Auction soiled inner lid liningAtik Girid Madalyasi. Instituted in 1868. In silver, measuring 36. 7 mm, light contact, missing its original suspension, incorrect ribbon, near extremely fine. Footnote: Although uprisings among the Greek inhabitants of the island of Crete had been occurring for years, an outright revolt began on May 14, 1866, when a group of Greek citizens demanded lower taxes and changes in the court system. Although their demands were met, Ottoman troops were